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Berkheya

Berkheya is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is distributed in tropical Africa, especially in southern regions. Of about 75 species, 71 can be found in South Africa.

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A Multidisciplinary Review of Phytoremediation Strategies for Heavy Metal-Contaminated African Soils: From Geochemical Assessment to Genetic Enhancement.

African soils contaminated by mining and industry carry toxic heavy metals that don't break down and enter the food chain. This review shows how certain plants can extract, stabilize, or neutralize those metals—and how combining genomics, AI mapping, and community-led farming could turn cleanup into a resource.

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